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Marriage Counseling & Therapy in Downey, CA

Our flagship Los Angeles County office sits on Florence Avenue in Downey, the home of Self Help LA. Private couples counseling, marriage counseling, and couples therapy for Downey and southeast LA County, in person, online, and in extended formats.

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Downey office

Most couples who walk in here describe some version of the same thing.

Different topic. Same fight.

The subject changes every week. The argument does not.

One pushes. One pulls away.

One of you wants it settled now. The other shuts down. Both moves escalate it.

Trust has not fully returned.

You have talked about what happened, and it still surfaces in every disagreement.

You feel more like roommates.

Nothing is exploding. Something is still missing.

You do not need to arrive with the right words. You need one honest hour in a private room.

Address

8531 Florence Ave, Suite 200
Downey, CA 90240

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Hours

Mon to Fri 8a to 8p
Sat by appointment

Why Downey

A calm, private space for the work

We chose 8531 Florence Ave because it sits at the geographic and cultural center of southeast LA. From here we serve Whittier, Norwalk, Lakewood, Long Beach, South Gate, Bellflower, and the surrounding cities without anyone having to fight LA traffic. The office is built for calm, with rooms designed for privacy, a private entrance, and free parking on site.

Nearby landmarks

  • Stonewood Center (5 min)
  • Downey Civic Center (3 min)
  • Kaiser Permanente Downey (4 min)
  • Downey Promenade
  • Furman Park
  • Rio Hondo College area

Cities we serve from this office

  • Whittier
  • Cerritos
  • Lakewood
  • Norwalk
  • Long Beach
  • South Gate
  • Pico Rivera
  • Bellflower
  • Bell Gardens
  • Paramount

Driving accessibility

  • From Whittier: 10 min via Florence Ave or the 605, exit Florence Ave eastbound.
  • From Norwalk: 8 min north on the 605, exit Florence Ave westbound.
  • From Long Beach: 20 min north on the 605, exit Florence Ave.
  • From Lakewood / Bellflower: 12 to 15 min via Lakewood Blvd or the 605.
  • From South Gate / Bell Gardens: 10 min east on Florence Ave.

Services at the Downey office

Need More Than a Standard Session?

2 Hour Extended Relationship Session

More time to work through one important relationship issue without stopping just as you get somewhere.

$397

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4 Hour Urgent Relationship Stabilization

For a recent betrayal, separation conversation, explosive conflict, or a crisis that needs concentrated attention now.

$997

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We're at 8531 Florence Avenue, Suite 200, Downey, CA 90240, between Lakewood Boulevard and the 605, walkable from the Downey Promenade. Entry instructions are sent in your appointment confirmation.

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